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iLembe District is packed with investment opportunities Enterprise iLembe is driving economic development through trade and investment. Enterprise iLembe is an Economic Development Agency of the iLembe District Municipality with a mandate to drive economic development and to promote trade and investment in the region.
a resilient and sustainable economy. The iLembe district is located in KwaZulu-Natal and is made up of four local municipalities, namely KwaDukuza, Maphumulo, Mandeni and Ndwedwe. Being strategically located between the two major South African harbours of Durban and Richards Bay, iLembe District is the highestpriority development corridor in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. The close proximity to the King Shaka International Airport and Dube TradePort also connects the district directly to international markets. These are all major factors in the development of projects that will take the economy of the district to new heights, and the role of Enterprise iLembe is to ensure that the business environment is conducive to investment and business activity. Enterprise iLembe partners with various stakeholders such as Trade and Investment KZN, the iLembe Chamber of Commerce, various
Vision To be a leading economic development agency that enables the iLembe District to be a destination of choice for investment, business and tourism. Mission Working with business, communities and government to drive economic development in the iLembe District to ensure inclusive economic growth and job creation. The philosophy that drives Enterprise iLembe is built on promoting a participatory process where local people from all sectors work together to stimulate local commercial activity, resulting in
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